The Vian Wolverines defeated the Eufaula Ironheads 9-1 on Thursday thanks in part to six runs in the fourth inning.

“We have to start better than what we have been at the plate and on the mound. Vian is a good team and we didn’t overlook them. Today just so happened to be their day,” Eufaula head coach Josh Luna said.

Vian opened the scoring in the top of the first thanks to two singles. The Wolverines got on the board when Manny Terrill singled, scoring one run.

The Wolverines’ bats were hot as they scored six runs on four hits in the top of the fourth inning. Michael Polecat singled, scoring one run, Riley Ellis doubled, scoring two runs, Drake Collins singled, scoring one run, Jeremiah Marshall singled, scoring one run, and Michael Polecat drew a walk, scoring one run.

The Ironheads (4-7) struggled at the plate while Vian took full advantage of Eufaula’s faults.

Manny Terrill earned the win for Vian. The right-hand- ed pitcher allowed six hits and one run over five innings, striking out two and walking three.

JP Hicks started the game on the mound for the Ironheads. The hurler went three innings, surrendering six runs on five hits, striking out two and walking seven. Baylor Bohannon relieved Hicks.

Senior Carson Luna went 1-for-1 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Hayden Robinson led Eufaula with two hits in three at bats.

Vian accumulated nine hits in the game. Drake Collins led the Wolverines with three runs batted in. The infielder went 3-for-4 on the day. Michael Polecat and Manny Terrill each collected multiple hits. Vian tallied nine walks for the game.

Cash Collins, Draighton Fletcher and Michael Polecat led the team with two free passes each. Vian turned one double play in the game. The Wolverines didn’t commit a single error in the field. Drake Collins had the most chances in the field with five.

Eufaula Week Scores

Verdigris 17 Eufaula 0 Verdigris 8 Eufaula 1